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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 13
kr134
Average ticket price on Sep 13
kr241
Fastest journey on Sep 13
1 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
1 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 13
9
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lytham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lytham to Manchester will cost around kr241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr134.
It's difficult to get from Lytham to Manchester without transferring at least once.
P24074 · G89896
P24087 · G89858
P24085 · G89848
P24082 · G89886
P24078 · G89813
P24078 · G89801
P24082 · G89886
P24079 · G89876
P24074 · G89896
P24085 · G89872Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lytham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr67, while a train costs an average of kr162.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr162 Average price | kr67 Average price Cheapest | kr157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lytham to Manchester:
A bus is kr96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lytham to Manchester costing on average kr162.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around kr162 compared to roughly kr157 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lytham to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24078 · G89801 | 9:32 AM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h17 | 10:49 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24078 · G89813 | 9:32 AM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h45 | 11:17 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24082 · G89886 | 11:32 AM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h18 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24085 · G89848 | 1:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h41 | 3:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24085 · G89872 | 1:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h20 | 2:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24087+ W84917 | 3:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h48 | 5:20 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24087 · G89858 | 3:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 2h41 | 6:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24074 · G89896 | 5:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h18 | 6:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
P24079 · G89876 | 7:32 PM Lytham station (LTM) | 1h18 | 8:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lytham to Manchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr94 but you can travel from only kr57 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price kr94 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lytham to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lytham to Manchester trains use the Lytham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Lytham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lytham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lytham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lytham: Parking.
Available at Lytham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lytham: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access at both entrances from Station Square, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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